Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A First War Period Order Of The Griffin; Grand Cross Set Newly Listed measuring 65 mm x 43

measuring 65 mm x 43 mm

with insignia for Coburg and Gotha Dvision “E”

blue glass centrepiece

and two Me109's on April 20

in preparation for service overseas with the 3rd Canadian Labour Battalion

Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A First War Period Order Of The Griffin; Grand Cross Set Newly Listed measuring 65 mm x 43A First War period Grand Cross set from an old European collection. Sash badge in silver gilt with extremely well executed red enamels, unmarked, measuring 68. 8 mm x 74. 5 mm, on a full length sash, thin yet visible enamel hairline crack evident on 3 o'clock on the reverse arm; and impressive Breast Star of multi piece construction, in silver gilt with red enamels, maker marked "H. ROSE SCHWERIN" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 83. 5 mm x 84. 3